“ The new building celebrates the manufacturing industry through the
expression of materials such as metal panels , glass , and exposed steel .
JGMA
The project reverses the misconception through a design focused on celebrating state-of-the-art manufacturing spaces and proves careers in this industry require tech and skills as advanced as any other .
The design strategy utilizes building transparency to showcase machines , equipment , and products integral to the learning objectives of the colleges as well as provide a visual connection to the surrounding West Lawn community . The seamless fluidity to the building ’ s form was inspired by the constant and linear flow of the manufacturing process . The building spans the main thoroughfare with a strong industrial bridge that links the south and north campus of Daley College .
The new building celebrates the manufacturing industry through the expression of materials such as metal panels , glass , and exposed steel . In addition , the underside of the elevated bridge is intentionally painted caution yellow , bringing the manufacturing expression to the exterior .
The transparency of the building provides a similar experience for even the casual passerby , by providing a look into the advanced technical nature of manufacturing today .
The project challenges the latent stereotypes of a community college and alters the psychology of simply crossing the street to go to class . Through dynamic spatial organizations and site responsive architecture , the MTEC provides students and staff a unique experience from the moment they walk into the building . The circulation spaces inside the building intentionally collide with seating areas , platforms , and alcoves to encourage students to congregate and participate in incidental learning between peers .
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